Germans are installing “plug-and-play” solar panels to feed... - kottke.org
Germans are installing “plug-and-play” solar panels to feed...
Germans are installing “plug-and-play” solar panels to feed energy back to the grid. “You don’t need to drill or hammer anything. You just hang them from the balcony like wet laundry.” Collectively, they are contributing significantly to solar capacity.
Germans Combat Climate Change From Their Balconies · nytimes.com
Plug-and-play solar panels are popping up in yards and on balcony railings across Germany, driven by bargain prices and looser regulations.
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